Friday, 8 February 2013

Leopard Print Nails

Anyone that knows me will know that I love nail polish. I have a big shoe box bursting with nail polishes, each one with a little painted dot on the top of the lid, so that I can see at a glance what colours I have. Organised or obsessive? Either way it works for me! :) Another thing I love is leopard print, so the idea of combining nails and leopard print was bound to tickle my fancy!
 
 
For the base colour, I used 2 coats of Leighton Denny's nail polish in Supermodel - a classy and popular taupe shade, available from Leighton DennyM&S and QVC from £11. I then used Konad stamping kit to create the black leopard print pattern. I managed to snap this kit up on Ebay for a bargain price, around £6. The Konad nail art image plate is M57. The leopard print can also be drawn free hand with a little brush or cocktail stick, but I find this much quicker and more fun!
 
 
 
Rachel - x

Thursday, 7 February 2013

My Makeup Must Haves


1. Estee Lauder Disappear Smoothing Creme Concealer (in light) - £17.50
A great concealer is, in my opinion, one of the most important products to have in your makeup bag, especially if like me you have particularly blemish prone skin. This concealer is without a doubt the best I have purchased yet! It's creamy, easy to apply and blend and instantly covers blemishes and dark circles. Definitely something I will repurchase in the future!

2. Laura Geller Balance n Brighten Face Powder (in fair) - £27.28
I use this baked colour correcting powder to offset redness and 'balance n brighten' my complexion. The product can be used on its own, but I like to wear it over my foundation to achieve an even, flawless finish. After trying this product a few years ago I knew it would become one of my makeup essentials and have been using it ever since!

3. Laura Geller Blush n Brighten (in pink butter cream) - £28
This soft, silky blusher glides effortlessly across my cheeks and gives me a lovely healthy looking glow. I initially thought this was a little expensive for a blusher, but after scouting Ebay I soon found a brand new one at an affordable price. A little swirl of this blusher goes a long long way so the product will last ages.

4. Estee Lauder Double Wear Foundation (in sand) - £27.50
My mission to find the perfect foundation has been a long and expensive one, but I'm sure I've finally found it! After trying just about every foundation on the market, I came across this one. I'd heard great reviews and decided to try it for myself and was amazed by the results. I found that the foundation has high coverage, contributing towards the flawless finish I've been forever trying to achieve, and stays put all day. The foundation is surprisingly lightweight and comfortable and seems to last a life time!


Rachel - x
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Jumping On The Blogging Bandwagon!

Okay, so I've been thinking about starting a blog for some time now, but always thought I'm not 'fashionable enough'. My style is simple and comfortable, but if there's one thing I do know and love, it's nails and beauty! I've always loved makeup, nail polish and accessories, and have finally plucked up the courage to start blogging about them. Watch this space!
 
Any hints/ tips for a newbie blogger would be much appreciated :)
 
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Rachel - x